The Kent State University Alumni Association connects our graduates to their alma mater and its current students. Members have the opportunity to take part in exclusive events that include social outings, networking, and student mentoring activities. Other benefits include special discounts, access to university services such as the e-Flash newsletter and the library, and alumni travel programs.
Learn more about the association or become a member today by visiting the Alumni Association website.
Current Highlights
Achievements for 2011
To recap the past year’s achievements, the association has made available Year in Review, 2011 for members to review the successes to which they contributed.
Read the Recap
U.S. News & World Report
For the second straight year, Kent State University has earned a place in the Best National Universities category with its inclusion in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report.
Read More
Kent State University Computer Wallpapers
Kent State University is offering a new set of computer wallpapers to show your Kent State pride every time you open your laptop.
View and Download WallpapersAlumni and friends provide much-needed private support for Kent State’s students through the Office of Institutional Advancement. Their contributions to the university’s ongoing $250 million Centennial Campaign fund vital initiatives, including scholarships; facilities for education, research and athletics; experiential learning; study abroad; and more.
From annual support to planned gifts to bequests, Kent State donors of every level make a difference in our talented and deserving students’ lives.
Your support opens the door to help them walk through to their future.
Recent News
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Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations Gets New Web Page
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Kent State Wins Gold Award at 2011 PRSA Cleveland Rocks Awards
Kent State University took home a gold award at the ninth annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Cleveland Rocks Awards. The university won its award for its work on Kent State Magazine, the university’s alumni publication, with the winning entry titled “Engaging and Informing the Alumni” in the magazines category.
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Kent State Student Philanthropy Campaign Nearing Goal
Kent State’s Campaign for Change, the university’s student philanthropy initiative, is nearing its goal of 475 donors with only two weeks left in the fall 2011 campaign. Two student donors, Katharine Blind and Diane Baldridge, were recently recognized for their donations to the Campaign for Change with separate $500 book awards provided by the Department of Annual Giving.
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Foundation Grant Program Issues Request for Proposals
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Kent State’s Homecoming Celebration Takes Place Oct. 15
Kent State University’s Homecoming will take place Saturday, Oct. 15. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the day will be filled with tradition and exciting activities.

